Golden State Warrior fan’s hot takes: championship window is still open despite quiet offseason September 30, 2021 — by Howard Shu On the night of the NBA Draft on July 29, fans and analysts wondered how the Golden State Warriors would use their two valuable first round lottery picks (No. 7 and No. 14): Would they trade for a proven star player or use them for the future? There were several rumors floating around, and analysts […] read more » Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » Those who opted out of sports relish their return September 17, 2021 — by Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang When she was an underclassmen, senior Mahi Ravi had anticipated her junior year to be one of the busiest years of her high school career. However, after opting out of water polo after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ravi found her junior year schedule unexpectedly bare. “Coming home felt empty, since water polo had been with […] read more » Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Falcons shatter loss streak with 31-14 Homecoming game win September 26, 2021 — by Andy Chen Editor’s note: this story is being continuously updated as the Falcon receives more information. Last updated 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. As students, parents and teachers alike watched from packed stands in awe, the Falcons beat the Monta Vista Matadors 31-14 on Friday, Sept. 24, breaking their preseason streak of four losses and marking […] read more » Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » Those who opted out of sports relish their return September 17, 2021 — by Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang When she was an underclassmen, senior Mahi Ravi had anticipated her junior year to be one of the busiest years of her high school career. However, after opting out of water polo after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ravi found her junior year schedule unexpectedly bare. “Coming home felt empty, since water polo had been with […] read more » Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism September 24, 2021 — by Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli 21 people trying out, 10 on Varsity, 11 on JV Head Coach: Florin Marica 2020-2021 Record: 4-6 Key Additions: Freshman Megha Horantur Key Matchups: Monta Vista and Palo Alto Star Players: Seniors Catherine Kan and Naisha Agarwal, sophomore Sabrina Manea Key Losses to Graduation: 2021 Alumni Juhi Patel, Amanda Zhu After last year’s shortened […] read more » Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » Those who opted out of sports relish their return September 17, 2021 — by Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang When she was an underclassmen, senior Mahi Ravi had anticipated her junior year to be one of the busiest years of her high school career. However, after opting out of water polo after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ravi found her junior year schedule unexpectedly bare. “Coming home felt empty, since water polo had been with […] read more » Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Girls’ volleyball team adjusts to new coach and tactics September 24, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou Head Coach: Thomas Ching Last year’s record: 8-3 Recap: The girls’ volleyball team had a successful season last year, even though it was cut short. Key Matchups: Lynbrook and Cupertino High School Star Players: Senior right side Sonia Purisai, Junior middle/ outside Lisa Fung Key losses to graduation: Outside Ria Purisai League: El Camino Division […] read more » Those who opted out of sports relish their return September 17, 2021 — by Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang When she was an underclassmen, senior Mahi Ravi had anticipated her junior year to be one of the busiest years of her high school career. However, after opting out of water polo after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ravi found her junior year schedule unexpectedly bare. “Coming home felt empty, since water polo had been with […] read more » Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Those who opted out of sports relish their return September 17, 2021 — by Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang When she was an underclassmen, senior Mahi Ravi had anticipated her junior year to be one of the busiest years of her high school career. However, after opting out of water polo after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ravi found her junior year schedule unexpectedly bare. “Coming home felt empty, since water polo had been with […] read more » Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Boys’ water polo team looks to repeat as league champions September 13, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Head Coach: Michael Fleming Last year’s record: 8-4 Recap: League playoffs were canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. With a short-staffed team, starters were forced to play without much rest time and did not perform as well as they had liked. Key Matchups: Wilcox, Lynbrook Team Captains: Seniors Marcus Kuo and Kendal Jarvis Star athletes: […] read more » Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Student athletes identify with Simone Biles’ mental health struggles September 13, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Anjali Pai At gymnastics practice, junior Samantha Stoiber performs flyaways on bars and back handsprings on beams with confidence, but when it comes to competition, like so many athletes, Stoiber sometimes faces mental blocks — she can’t bring herself to perform skills done almost effortlessly in practice. High school athletes like Stoiber identify with the struggles they […] read more » The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
The proposal of an Olympic chess event is utterly ill-conceived September 13, 2021 — by Andrew Lin Imagine a swimmer cutting through water with his arms, straining forward, taking deep breaths between each submersion. Imagine the ringing echo of the starting pistol, runners’ shoes striking the dusty track. Imagine a gymnast gracefully turning in midair, somersaulting to finish a flawless routine. Now imagine two old men wearing suits and ties, taking turns […] read more » Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
Girls’ water polo upbeat as they face a challenging season September 13, 2021 — by Mitchell Chen Head Coach: Alex Hsueh (new) Last year’s record: 14-2 Recap: The unexpected death of coach Jerome Chung before last year made it especially challenging. However, the team ended up winning most of its games. Key additions: Freshmen Leena El-Ashmawi, Ava Sadeghi and Cassidy Coghlan, sophomores Medha Ravi and Adeena Kadire Key Matchup: Fremont Star Players: […] read more » As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast
As team rebuilds, senior golfer relishes having a more normal season September 13, 2021 — by Avani Kongetira and Tara Natarajan Senior golfer Savannah Lin, who’s been on the team for four years, endured the weirdness of spring golf last year and is enjoying a more regular season at the team’s home course, the Saratoga Country Club. Lin starts the year as No. 2 player behind freshman Sarah Lim. After a condensed season in February due […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3839404142...5060708090...nextlast